Les; Thanks for the prompt reply. The fallboard decal was original (or appeared to be) and the trap work is different from the Duo-Art, there is no connection, and apparently never was any connection, from the shift pedal (una-corda) to the trap work on the bass side of the piano; or on the treble side for that matter. As to whether or not there was a mechanism for the hammers to be raised, there does not seem to have been any allowances made for that and there was no mechanism as such with the piano. I have called Steve at S&S about this and he confirmed that some Stein's had Ampico Reproducers, however they were not able to answer my questions. This was a strange bird for me too. There is the standard Duo Art hinged box on top of the action cavitybut there is where the similarity ends. (no drawer) Les this is a first time for me too !! I've never seen anything like it from Steinway. I can make a lever arm, push block and groove the backrail--I am just hoping that someone will know of a better way Again Les, thanks for such a quick response. Jim Bryant (FL)
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